Beirut Arab University

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Beirut Arab University (BAU) is a prominent private institution in Lebanon, known for its strong professional programs and a vibrant multicultural environment. Academically, it is highly regarded for its faculties of Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Business Administration, with many programs taught entirely in English, making it very accessible for international students. BAU actively supports its diverse international student body through its International Relations Office, which facilitates exchange programs and provides dedicated assistance. A distinctive characteristic is its historical affiliation and continued academic ties with Alexandria University in Egypt, offering a unique blend of Lebanese and Egyptian academic traditions.

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Beirut Arab University (BAU) (Arabic: جـامعة بيروت العربية, romanized: Jāmʻah Bayrūt al-ʻArabīyah) is a Lebanese private university mainly located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded by the Lebanese Waqf El-Bir wal Ihsan Society in 1960. The university's main campus is situated close to the southern entrance of Beirut. Satellite campuses are established in Dibbiyeh,Tripoli, and the Bekaa. English serves as the primary language of instruction. Certain classes are conducted in Arabic or French. The university is ranked 676 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 29 in Arab Region Rankings for 2025. The university attained the International Institutional Accreditation from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) - an official international German foundation - registered in the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR). Notable alumni include figures such as former Lebanese PM Rafic Hariri along with jurists and politicians from Lebanon and other countries in the...

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